Maui Pole House

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Maui Goat Yoga

One of my favorite mornings I’ve ever had. If you’re considering Maui Goat Yoga, please sign up now. We’ve been smiling all day. Kai, the owner, was funny, sweet, there to take pictures, and rightfully very proud of their land.

When you pull up, park on the street. Go in the small gate marked “entrance.” (We were a little confused and turned around and drove down the road, but it’s right where GPS puts you).

You check in down the hill, you can pay for a yoga towel (or bring your own), sign the waiver, and Kai introduces the group to the land/area. Then comes the stampede of little goats. Hilarious and cute!

We were guided through our yoga session by the lovely Megan. She was patient with the guests and goats, and Kai made sure to get pics of a goat on everyone’s backs while we were in Table position.

For yoga newbies and masters, this is a must. Highlight of our trip!

My son and I had such a great time. Before the yoga began, we were introduced to the goats, and were given a brief overview of Maui. The property is in a beautiful location, with views of the island. After we completed our practice,  we were given some treats to give the goats and spend some time with them. I would highly recommend this for everyone.  I plan on doing this again, the next time I'm on Maui.

Maui Goat Yoga was SUCH a joy and unique experience I had to go twice while visiting Maui. Wendy and Kai, the owners, are so warm and welcoming that I felt like I was at my home yoga studio. Megan, the instructor, was just as incredible, so sweet and easy to follow in her flow, while keeping things going while we were all enamored with our goat friends. The goats are so cuddly and affectionate, just like puppies! Best experience ever, definitely the highlight of my trip.

We had so much fun at Maui Goat Yoga.  It's in a beautiful location.  It's obvious how much the owners care about their goats and the island.  Everyone has a super chill vibe.  And the goats are fun, friendly, and they love doing yoga with you!  The owner took tons of great pics with our cameras so that we could have great memories to take home with us.  Goat yoga is a must do on Maui!

Maui Goat Yoga was an unforgettable experience! The adorable goats added a delightful touch of fun to the entire session. A few of them even jumped on our backs! The setting with its beautiful views and serene location was simply breathtaking. The relaxing live music further enhanced the calming ambiance, allowing us to completely unwind.

The instructor was exceptional, guiding us through the yoga poses with patience and expertise. Their positive energy and passion for what they do were contagious, making the session truly enjoyable.

If you're looking for a unique and rejuvenating yoga experience, Maui Goat Yoga is an absolute must-try. I can't wait to return for more goat-filled, blissful moments amidst the beauty of Maui. Highly recommended!

Hawaii Condo and Home

Cruise Planners - Amy Thomas

Amy Thomas and Cruise Planners were fantastic travel agents for our anniversary trip to Costa Rica! In the planning stages, I loved that Amy provided suggestions based on our needs and desires paired with her experience and knowledge. Prior to traveling, she checked in to ensure we had everything we needed and were prepared for travel. Afterwards, she checked in again to ask for feedback on our trip to prepare for travelers in the future. I let her know she was able to provide us the perfect trip within our budget. I would highly recommend Amy for domestic and international travel, and I look forward to working with her in the future!

Amy with Cruise Planners was like our little travel fairy. Thank you Amy for making it all happen perfectly 💫

Lāhainā Divers

My wife and I booked a two tank Molokini Crater Back Wall dive with Lahaina Divers and we couldn’t have been more pleased with our experience! The trip was all around comfy on the boat with Captain Cory and under the water with our divemaster Parker, both were beyond expectation! Book with these folks and you’ll be 100% taken care of 🤿

Sort of a last minute booking. We asked around Oahu and couldn’t find recommendations for a dive shop on Maui. We took a gamble on Lahaina Divers for their Cathedrals Saturday dive.

As we were getting ready to sail, the staff asked how many aboard were returning customers. It was very reassuring to see just about everybody raise their hand. As we pulled out of the harbor, Jeremiah gave a blessing asking for permission to enter the ocean which was a nice local experience I hadn’t had before.

The staff were knowledgeable, fun, and very professional. Thanks to JT, Jeremiah, Jacob and Morgan. We’ll take the name back to our dive shop and recommend them to any Maui visitors we know!

Let me start off by acknowledging after having an awesome hammerhead diving experience, it’s hard not to be a bit biased. That said, let me tell you why these guys deserve 5 (or more) stars.

First of all, safety. The gear was solid. The crew was extremely thorough in their presentation for the boat, other divers, as well as the dive profile overall. And, while diving, the DM’s (Jules and Logan) were very consistent in following up on everyone and making sure they were tended to and safe.

When other drivers commented they didn’t feel comfortable, they supported them, without pressure. I was witness to this exact situation, and that diver ended up having an Incredible time.

Next, ego. There is none. This was by far the best crew I ever have dove with and they were super knowledgeable if they wanted to show off. The captain, Cory, was hilarious as well as disciplined and safe/experienced. And the DMs have been doing this for awhile as well.

Next, adventure! Man what an adventure! The hammerhead dive was wild! And not just because of the awesome sharks. The boat ride there and back was quite an experience (take seasick pills if you get sick!).

Lastly, humor. I may have already shared this but each of the staff had the best attitude. It’s super clear that they genuinely love what they do. Cap that all off with epic dives, great vis, an adventuresome dive unlike any other, and some great hammerhead encounters and how could you not give them 5+ stars?

If I had anything negative to say, and this is stretching it, it’s that a) it’s a tad expensive (it’s hawaii after all though and totally worth it but be prepared to spend over $400) and b) I didn’t like that they require you to buy a surface buoy for the dive. I totally get why, and support the need for it 100%, just a bummer you can rent all the other gear but have to pay $35 for a buoy. I donated mine back at the end.

Again, I’m being super nit picky here to try to give a counter to all the awesomeness. Cory, Jules, Logan, and the new amazing Natalie were instant favorites of mine. And shout out to Jess in the office for taking care of me in the beginning and helping me get set up for it also!

Final note (if you’re still reading)- be sure to watch your elevation! I was sleeping at 3k Ft and had to cancel a dive and then also rent a van to sleep at sea level before my flight next day. It’s easy to forget about this in hawaii but plan your dives and time to recover and you’ll be all set.

Happy travels my friends! Enjoy the journey

We did our AOW here and a couple other fun dives. The diving equipments are amazing and there are enough space for everyone on the boat even if it’s a relatively big group. Staff are amazing from the shop to the boat. They are friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Thank you everyone for the unforgettable experience and we will definitely come back to dive with you guys again. Thank you Logan you are the best instructors!

I HIGHLY recommend Lahaina Divers. Do your research. Learn about the dive sites and all the dive operators. I was first introduced to Lahaina Divers in 2007. The experience was extraordinary and I've never forgotten.

Finally the chance came (2022!) to go back. I looked at all the dive shops online and called them all. There was no doubt I would be diving with Lahaina Divers again! My research confirmed it.

4 boat trips/8 dives/3 days. Wish I had time for more!

The boats are in great shape. I'm told they cap the load at 16 divers. The most we had was 14 and there was plenty of room to gear-up pre-dive as well as lounge on deck.

Diver safety and fun diving were their priorities. Roll call before the boat untied from the dock. Roll call after each dive. Divemasters/instructors/captains did a great job of assisting divers into and out of the water. They did buoyancy checks and kept track of peoples' air consumption in a good way (not an annoying way) throughout the dives. They were great tour guides and made sure to point out all the best critters to look at.

Their rental gear was top notch. BCDs/regulators/computers and tanks already set up and waiting aboard. Anything else needed from the shop was a quick experience and the team was happy to haul everything to the dock in their truck (including dive bags for those of us with our own gear). The walk to the boat is about 3 short blocks from the shop.

The captains (Brad and Kasey) were both crusty old pros who helmed the boats well. The divemasters/instructors/boat crews were friendly, professional, calm, helpful and quick. All of them worked tirelessly so the divers could get in the water fast and spend the most bottom time possible on every dive. Tip your crews - they earn all of it and more!

Interestingly the marine life seems to have thrived in the time of Covid lock-down. I hope it lasts a long time as the turtles looked far more healthy than in '07.

Mahalo to our crew(s)/guides, in particular:
Becca - continue to live your life fearlessly. You have wonderful energy. Life involves choices and compromises but it doesn't require settling. So don't. You are a wonderful human being!
Morgan - the world needs marine biologists such as yourself if human life is to survive for generations to come. May you always live where the dive waters are warm though the arctic regions may hold the keys to the planet's future.
Parker - I have a question for you: do you ever have an off day? Is there extra caffeine in your morning coffee? Your joie de vivre is infectious in a good way though your taste in music leaves something to be desired by the average age of your dive customers!
Matt and Logan - excellent spotters of cool stuff!
Kasey - the dolphin pod was awesome!

The team did a great job of separating the assembled divers into groups that fairly matched divers' experience levels. That can't be easy with some divers on their 1st dives since OW certification and some with 100s to 1000s of dives under their weight belts. They took care to maximize the experience for all aboard!

Suggestion box for management: consider putting retractable  gear holders on your rental computers - so many just let them drag which is bad for the gear and really bad for the ocean floor (I observed a diver snag a finger of coral and watched the 3-4 inch piece sheer off!).

To the impatient diver who shoved me into an urchin: I had a different "Hawaiian tattoo" in mind for my souvenir!

Parker said it best: social distancing isn't just for on the surface!

Soap box to certified divers: 60 feet down and the difference between many PADI divers and NAUI/military trained is pretty evident. Diving isn't cheap. Being honest about your capabilities and limits translates to better value for your dive dollars spent. PADI "peak performance buoyancy" is a great investment in more enjoyable dives!

Mahalo nui loa ia oe!

Kaʻū Coffee Mill

Great place to see a coffee farm, get FREE coffee tasting, and buy handcrafted drinks. There are two free coffee farm tours a day at 11am and 1pm. They don't have coffee tours on the weekend though. The gift shop smelled like coffee heaven! There is outside seating to enjoy your drinks, and they have a very clean public restroom. They also have a store in Kona if you just want to get some of their coffee.

This app has great products.  My son and I came across it adventuring in 2016. I liked it enough to stop again on this trip with my wife.  We got several items to bring home.  The coffee products are not cheap, but they are a value based on the quality of the products. They have a covered car area just outside the shop and attached to the building.  We did not explore that area, so I don't know what they have out there.

The coffee mill met all expectations. I visited on a Saturday afternoon, plenty of parking. I was able to purchase a cup of locally prepared coffee from bean to cup and the taste was incredible. Rest rooms were spotlessly clean. There was a large covered area between the store and restroom with a relatively large number of vacant tables. Anyone passing on the South side of the Big Island should allot an hour at this location.

They let you taste the coffee, and make sure to get their limited edition ones! Also sell other random products like nuts, honey and merchandise.

Pretty cute coffee place. They have a coffee shop up front for you to buy a cup of coffee or a bag of beans. You can sample the different types they have available before you choose which is nice. They have plenty of sitting area outside that overlooks the orchard. If you would like to walk around instead of sitting, they let you walk around the orchard. They also have free tours at 11 and 1 o'clock if you would like to know more about their process

Private Homes Hawaii

We have rented homes from Private Homes Hawaii several times and wouldn’t consider any other group!  The people who run this company are excellent in every way: they are highly professional,  which translates into an ideal vacation for their clients; AND they’re NICE! Their homes are high quality, and written descriptions can be counted on as true. A vacation with Private Homes Hawaii will become a tradition with your group, anticipated time after time!

Awesome experience when we needed a rental while our home was renovated after major leak damage.   Easy to work with, responsive, and kind.

Just fabulous. All around. From house itself down to sheets and kitchenware, all top notch. Ono.

Travel To Paradise - Hawaii Travel Agents

I highly recommend Travel to Paradise! Working with Paula was a great experience! She’s knowledgeable, patient, honest and has the sweetest personality. I celebrated my birthday in Maui and she was a tremendous help with helping me organize, plan and book everything. She’s super easy to work with, and gives the best recommendations and travel advice. Contact her for your next trip to Hawaii, you’ll be so glad you did!!

My husband and I traveled to Hawaii for our honeymoon. We are so lucky that we came across Travel To Paradise because our trip would not have been as magical, beautiful, and memorable without the help and guidance of our travel agent, Meg. We were immediately impressed by her responsiveness to our inquiry email and knew we were in good hands when she took our travel interests/goals/preferences and produced a full itinerary with 2-3 options at every stop along the way. She provided details for every option, including strengths and weaknesses of the various choices, and even included her experiences with these options. She helped us put together the perfect itinerary for our entire 10 day trip and took away all the stress of planning. We received personalized notes/letters from Meg at each hotel (all were stellar), had no issues traveling into and between islands using the flights she suggested and booked, and had a blast at every attraction and event we attended! Furthermore, Meg works closely with locally owned businesses so you have the additional benefit of knowing your money is going toward supporting locals! We recommend Travel To Paradise to all our friends and family who share any interest in traveling to Hawaii! We will be certain to work with Meg next time we go - Mahalo Meg!

Paula was a joy to work with from the very first time we spoke to her on the phone! I truly felt like I was speaking with a friend. She offered honest advice, guidance and direction when planning our trip to Kauai while keeping our budget in mind and remaining patient with us throughout the process. This was the most stress-free experience we've had while planning a trip. Paula truly gave us the vacation of our dreams! We woke up to the sound of waves (and roosters), explored parts of the world we've never seen before and relaxed in a beachside cabana with endless umbrella drinks. We do not hesitate to recommend her to our friends and family, and we certainly plan on working with again in the (hopefully near) future. Thank you, Paula!

Paula is amazing!  She helped us plan our trip to the big island and Oahu and it was seamless.  Flights, hotels, rental cars, activities...I don't know what I would have done without Paula!  She made recommendations with our budget in mind and was extremely responsive with even the smallest requests.  We will be booking our next trip to Hawaii with her again soon!

My husband and I are volcano nerds, so the state of Hawaii was the logical place for our winter vacation. We also wanted to get to know the state of Hawaii as more than just tourists, although we wanted the tourist experience, too. My problem was I had no idea what to do, where to go or how to make it all happen. Then we lucked into finding Travel to Paradise and talked to Paula. After only a few minutes of talking with me, she knew where to send us.

She organized our entire trip, made all the hotel, flight and car rental arrangements and was easy to communicate with. We went to three islands: Oahu, Kauai and the big island - Hawaii, and it was everything we hoped for. My husband and I drove around the islands and even went to a local Walmart in addition to Volcano National Park, cruising the NaPali coast and taking the submarine tour.

We rented cars, so we were able to stop whenever/wherever we wanted and spent two weeks getting to know as much of the state as possible, and having the time of our lives. We’ve been home a little over a week now and we’re still on our Hawaii “high”, and “Aloha” doesn’t cover it for us. Use Travel to Paradise for your vacation. Seriously. The staff has won awards for a reason, so you won’t regret it.

The sunsets alone are reason to go. Aloha!

Leigh Hamilton

Hawaii Aloha Travel

We just got back from our Hawaiian vacation!  Kara was just the best.  She made sure to answer all our questions, and fixed some things during our stay.  I loved that they planned all the excursions, and we didn't have to worry with it.  The hotel was great with the best location.  We will definitely use them when we travel to Hawaii again.

Extremely satisfied with Kara and the agency’s help. I had a small budget and Kara was able to find me a decent hotel and airfare. I did not feel overwhelmed with emails. Communication went straight to the point, prices upfront. I loved this experience and feeling that I could trust Kara was taking care of me and my family. Loved how kara checked up on us during our stay. I did have a few questions prior and during our visits and Kara did her best to accommodate. I appreciate you all. Excellent customer service. Thank you from my family and my self.

Five stars! We loved our trip to the Big Island and Kauai! Booking through Kara made all of the difference. We really wanted beach views and lots of fun activities and Kara did an excellent job of booking us for just the right amount of action packed and down times. Particular highlights included 2 helicopter rides with excellent commentary by the extremely knowledgeable pilots, zip lining over a waterfall, star gazing on Mauna Kea and snorkeling with sea turtles and dolphins. All of the tours were top notch! We honestly were clueless when we reached out to Kara and she was excellent at presenting us with options and communication to get everything booked.

Kara  with Aloha Travel was our contact and everything was great. This was a special trip for our 50th Bday and it did not disappoint. Kara booked our travel and stay locations and we couldn't ask for more. She was in contact with us giving us advise and suggestions that made our trip as memorable as it could be. It is always better to be guided by local knowledge and Kara's advise was on point from Excursions to Dining Locations all our experiences were great. Thanks again for all your help.

This was my dream trip since I was little! Kara @ Hawaii Aloha Travel was just wonderful! So helpful and the response time for any questions was impeccable. Everything went so smoothly. The cost beat everyone I spoke to in Texas. The resort that they helped me pick was just beautiful! They made sure all of our accommodations were met! Kara even texted and called throughout the trip to check on us. I hope to go back, and I will use Hawaii Aloha Travel again!

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